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Changes to seat belt laws in New South Wales: What You Need to Know You may be aware of changes to seat belt laws in New South Wales. Cameras previously used for mobile phone detection are now being used to enforce seatbelt laws.  In Maitland, we are seeing increased...

Randeep Singh joins HCN Law in Maitland.  Randeep Singh has joined HCN Law in our Maitland office to head our Business, Corporate and Commercial division.  Originally from New Zealand, Randeep graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2010 with a Bachelor of...

Apprehended Violence Orders An Apprehended Violence Order or AVO can be issued by a court to instruct someone to stop or modify behaviour that can cause harm or fear of harm to others. ADVO or APVO An ADVO relates to protection of a person that is a domestic...

Purchasing a property in Maitland: Conveyancing Tips and Traps Our tips to make purchasing easier Tip 1 - Finance: Talk to a mortgage broker before making your offer. It is important that you understand your budget before making an offer on a property. Often banks...

Intestacy and dying without a will in NSW makes dealing with an estate, whether it is a large or small estate, difficult because of the additional administrative burdens required to gain authority to deal with estate assets and to whom estate assets can be...

How we can help you register a charity    Registering or starting a charity requires adherence to criteria set out by the Australian Charities and Non-for-profit Commission (ACNC). These criteria include, being a non-for-profit entity, only have charitable...

Have you been charged with Affray in Newcastle or Maitland? Affray is a serious public order offence with significant consequences including the maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment. Affray is committed when one or more people use or threaten unlawful violence in...

How can Lawyer assist you in Traffic Matters Navigating traffic law can be complex and overwhelming, particularly when faced with charges that could have significant legal and personal consequences. Engaging the services of a lawyer that is local to Maitland and...